Municipal tax reform brings simpler compliance. OSCPA’s top legislative priority for years has been achieving meaningful reforms to Ohio’s municipal tax structure—the most complicated in the nation. In 2017, OSCPA worked with Ohio leaders and the Municipal Tax Reform Coalition to pass additional, pro-business reforms that reduce costs and red tape, making it easier for taxpayers to comply with filing requirements.
Business taxpayers who file net profits returns in more than one municipality can opt in to file one central return through the Ohio Business Gateway and make estimated quarterly payments.
Centralized Filing FAQ
When is registration open?
Effective for taxable years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2018, taxpayers subject to a municipal net profit tax may elect to file and pay on a centralized basis here or by filing Form MNP R. Registration has been available with ODT since October 2017.
What is the deadline to register?
The taxpayer must register with ODT by the fifteenth day of the fourth month of the taxpayer’s taxable year (April15 for calendar year filers).
Where do filings and payments take place?
An electing taxpayer must file any tax return, estimated taxes, or extension through the Ohio Business Gateway (OBG). Payments must also be made through the OBG. The ODT also allows taxpayers the option to file and pay through the Modernized e-File (MeF) program.
If a business elects to participate, how long is the commitment?
Once the election has been made by the electing taxpayer, it automatically renews year to year unless the taxpayer terminates the election by filing a form with the tax commissioner by the first day of the third month of any taxable year.
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